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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.29, 3,049.80 and 799.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.29, 3,049.80 and 799.52 is: 1,199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.29 : 3,049.80 = 799.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.29/3,049.80 = 799.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.29x = 3,049.80 × 799.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.29x = 2,438,379.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,379.50/2,032.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.82

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